A New York federal judge opened testimony this week to determine if the World Trade Center building owners could go after damages amounting to billions from aviation companies tied to the planes that destroyed the buildings.

A retired FAA special agent told the Herald that it was “outrageous” that such 9/11 lawsuits are continuing more than a decade after the terrorist attack.

“For Massport (Massachusetts Port Authority) and the airlines to not own up to their responsibilities is absurd,” said Brian Sullivan, whom the newspapers said identified security issues at Logan International Airport before the attacks, in the Herald interview.

WTC Properties said it has cost more than $8 billion to replace the three buildings, although the defendants say the new buildings are “more modern and fancy” than the buildings that were destroyed, the Herald reported.

Should the judge decide WTC Properties can get additional money, a liability trial would determine the case, the Herald said.